#simon hawthorne

[thesimonhawthorne]

Open starter (Cap at 3)

Simon stepped inside the bar, loosening the button of his jacket as his eyes swept over the room with the kind of quiet, practiced appraisal he was known for. It was louder than he expected, every table full, the air buzzing with conversation and the sound of chairs over popular music. He arched a brow, surprised. “Well,” he said a bit bitter, though there was warmth in his words, “either I’ve walked into the wrong place, or I’ve underestimated how popular this spot is.” He lingered where he stood for a beat, not in a hurry to move, gaze flicking over whoever was nearest. The corner of his lips lifted just a touch higher. “Though if it’s the latter, I’ll accept responsibility.”

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Closed for @danaxallenlopez

Simon took off his glasses as he walked from the paddock into the hospitality suite and hung them on his shirt. The sun was hitting quite hard and he had to appreciate the AC in the building despite his love for a good sunny day. A few steps in and he noticed Dana on the phone, probably dealing masterfully with something that wasn't half her problem. “Tell me,” Simon said as he came up beside her when she hung up, hands in his pockets and the hint of a smirk on his lips, “are you ever off the clock, or are you single-handedly running the championship now?”

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Closed for @levi-steelexhutchinson

During off weeks, while Simon was still quite busy, it was easier to find time to catch up with people. He'd sent a message not long ago to Levi to offer a drink to do so, which was accepted. It was nice, now that he was spending a lot of time out of town, and the country, to be able to have a night winding down with a friend.

He noticed him at the bar and walked to him, amically slapping his back as a way to announce himself. "Hey, nice seeing you!" he said as he sat down.

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Closed for @oliver-attah

Simon slowed his steps as he reached the fence, sunglasses sliding down slightly as he eyed the goats staring back at him with a little too much confidence. His eyes narrowing on a goat that seemed a little too interested in his shoes. He shifted slightly, keeping one eye on it as if it might lunge at any moment, before glancing toward the man nearby. “They look like they’re plotting something,” he remarked, half amused, half wary. “You’re the one keeping them in line, I take it? Or should I be more worried?" He was kind of out of his depth on that one, so while he was usually pretty good at pretending otherwise, he was bit uncomfortable.

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closed for @donnymorgan

Of course the earthquake had to happen during summer break. Simon was saddened by the disaster that took over town and community, but when you spend so much damn time away from the place, it does add to the sucky-ness that it had to happen on your vacation. It wasn't even a true break, since the F1 season was still on-going, there was still much to do, but no travel and some peace. So yeah, he was a little pissed off, which he could be since he hadn't been this affected by the earthquake in itself. He'd spend some of his free time doing things to help, as much because some things needed done than for some kind of good reputation PR. After today, which he's spent mostly behind his laptop, he'd settled to have a drink. "Not suffered too much here?" he asked.

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closed for @anlidowning

Patchy signal had made it difficult to get news of people during the earthquake. Simon wasn't exactly super into asking news of people in general but during things like this, it was obviously different. He'd been very minorly touched by the earthquake himself, apart from the usual disturbance to daily life that appear in those kinds of things. He'd tried to help a bit but it wasn't exactly his best skill. Some texts helped settle some worries down but he wanted to see his daughter with his own eyes. It felt odd, by the way, to be so worried about another human being. He wasn't sure he liked it.

He knocked at Anli's door, after he'd warned her of his arrival. He was checking his phone when the door opened. "Hey, hm, glad you're okay."

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closed for @sofiassullivan

Simon was dropping off Olivia at Sofia's place, even though it wasn't too far from his, after they'd spend the day together, enjoying the free time the F1 break was offering. But something that his daughter had said during the day had to be addressed. Simon leaned against the doorframe, his arms crossed in a stance that was equal parts casual and guarded. “So, Olivia mentioned something about a family trip,” he began, his tone carrying that familiar mix of dry skepticism and understated concern. "Did she run this by you first, or was that entirely her idea?”

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closed for @levi-steelexhutchinson

Winter Festival, Snowperson building contest.

Simon adjusted his scarf against the sharp chill in the air. He caught sight of Olivia as she smoothed the middle of her snowperson. A faint smile tugged at the corners of his mouth before he quickly erased it, shifting his stance to seem like just another passerby enjoying the festival.

Out of the corner of his eye, Simon spotted Levi weaving through the crowd he straightened up and turned towards his friend. "Hey. Didn’t expect to see you here. You volunteering, or just out to soak in the holiday cheer?”